MONROE COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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Small & Urban Farming

Urban agriculture includes the cultivation, processing, and distribution of agricultural products in urban and suburban areas. Community gardens, rooftop farms, hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic facilities, and vertical production, are all examples of urban agriculture.  Farmers.gov
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Resources, Partners & Links to Articles

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Beneficial Insects for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
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Indiana Cover Crop Overview for Small Farms and Gardens
Indiana Cover Crop Table for Small Farms and Gardens
Indiana Cover Crop Seeding Window for Small Farms and Gardens
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Our Mission is to promote the conservation of soil, water and natural resources
​by encouraging the people of Monroe County to be stewards of the land.


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please contact our office at [email protected]

our physical office location
Bloomington USDA Service Center
1931 S Liberty Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403

  • HOME
  • ASSISTANCE TAB
    • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITES
    • NO TILL DRILL RENTAL
    • REQUEST ASSISTANCE
    • SOIL TESTING >
      • SAMPLE REPORTS
      • Interpretive Guide For Soil Test Reports
      • WHY TAKE A SOIL TEST
      • HOW TO TAKE A SOIL TEST
      • SOIL TEST FORM
    • CONTRACTORS & RESOURCE PROVIDERS
    • The Tool Shed >
      • NO TILL DRILL RENTAL
      • PULL BEHIND SEED SLINGER
      • TREE PLANTER BAR
      • SOIL PROB
  • STORMWATER PARTNERSHIP
  • WATERSHED WORK
    • BEANBLOSSOM Watershed Project
    • FISH CREEK Watershed Project
    • INDIAN CREEK Watershed Project
    • LOWER SALT CREEK Watershed Project
    • PLUMMER/RICHLAND CREEK Watershed Project
    • UPPER SALT CREEK Watershed - Lake Monroe
  • CONSERVATION RESOURCES
    • COMPOSTING
    • COVER CROPS
    • EROSION CONTROL
    • FOREST STAND IMPROVEMENT
    • FOREST/WOODLAND MANAGEMENT
    • HUAP: HEAVY USE AREA PAD
    • INVASIVE PLANTS & WEEDS
    • LIVESTOCK
    • LIVESTOCK FENCING
    • NATIVE PLANTINGS
    • POLLINATORS
    • PONDS
    • RAIN BARRELS
    • RAIN GARDENS
    • SMALL & URBAN FARMING
    • SOIL HEALTH >
      • WHY TAKE A SOIL TEST
      • SOIL TESTING >
        • HOW TO TAKE A SOIL TEST
        • SAMPLE REPORTS
        • Interpretive Guide For Soil Test Reports
    • STORMWATER
    • WILDLIFE HABITAT
  • DISTRICT INFORMATION
    • CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
    • 2024-2028 Long Range Business Plan
    • Board Meeting Minutes >
      • HISTORICAL MINUTES >
        • 1943-1949
        • 1950-1959
        • 1960-1969
        • 1970-1979
        • 1980-1989
        • 1990-1999
        • 2000-2010
        • 2011-2020
    • 80 YEARS OF CONSERVATION 1943-2024
    • District History >
      • MCSWCD Original Documents
    • PAST SUPERVISORS
    • Supervisors Roles & Responsibilites
  • VIDEOS ON CONSERATION
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
    • REQUEST ASSISTANCE
  • NEWSLETTER & PARTNER LINKS
  • BLOGGING OUR STORY & SUCCESS
  • LOCAL WORKING GROUP